Asian Dipping Sauce Makes 1 cup | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes

Step 1: Starting the Sauce

1 to 2 tsp Garlic-Ginger Paste, or to To start the sauce, place all of the ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil over taste medium heat. Turn down the heat to medium-low and let simmer for 30 seconds or 1/4 cup soy sauce so, or until the sugar has melted, and then remove from the heat. 1/4 cup ponzu Note: Instead of the Garlic-Ginger Paste use 1 to 2 tsp minced fresh ginger and 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar garlic instead. 2 1/2 tsp sweetener (such as sugar, agave, rice syrup) If needed, add a touch of water to balance out the tartness—keeping in mind 1 tsp toasted sesame oil however that the sauce is supposed to have a good punch to it. 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes 1/8 to 1/4 cup water, as needed Step 2: Finishing the Sauce

1 green onion, finely minced To finish the sauce, pour the mixture into a bowl and add the finely minced green onion.

While this sauce is best when first made, it will keep for several days, in an air- tight container, in the refrigerator. Note: If making ahead, it is best to add the green onion just before serving so that it maintains its vibrant green color.

Serve this sauce with your favorite Dumplings or Potstickers, such as these Edamame & Roasted Shiitake Mushroom Gyozas, or use as a sauce for vegetables, rice dishes and/or these delicious Green Onion Cakes.